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I was born and raised on the island. Miss the fresh air and the people.
Looking forward to visiting again soon.

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My father was born on Bell Island. Robert J. Neary, son of Patrick and Veronica? Neary. My dad has 7 brothers/sisters. Margret, Madonna,Constance,Patricia,Frank, William(bill),and my dad Robert(bobby). If anyone remebers them please email me.

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Immaculate Conception School

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Born on the Island,West Mines. Left in
1958.my father Richard(Dick) neil

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Graduated St Boniface 1961 Former member CLB, Parents Doug &Flo Neil,West Mines

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Born on the Island 1934,attended Anglican Academy , graduated 1950. would love to hear from fellow students and from good friends that were made at St. Kevins School and the Imaculated Conception School during late forties and early fiftys.

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Son of Bill&Irene Newell--daughter of Jim&Floss Power Both born and raised on the green

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Born and raised there! Daughter of Clayton & Goldie. Moved away 1995 I'd love to hear from old buddies!

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son of Norm and Barb Newman born in the valley

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missing home very much

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I grow up on Bell Island

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Born and Raised on the Green, left in 1978. I miss home, they say home is where the heart is. Can't wait to move back.

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I grew up on the green,and would like to hear from old friends.

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My married surname is Dooling. My parents are Reginald & Louise Nicholl. I had
a brother, Reggie, & sister Rosalind. I lived in West Mines & later lived on
Grammar St with the Kennedys. I still love Nfld.

Name: Christine (Cobb) Noble
Email: inforead@golden.net
Residing: Cambridge, Ontario
Date: 5/12/00

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Daughter of Fred Cobb and Eva Clemens.

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Parents Jack and Mary (Murphy) Nolan. Born and raised

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Daughter of Sam & Mary Nolan. I was one of a twin. My parents had 10 children
that have moved in different provinces within Canada.

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Born and raised on Bell Island. Daughter of Sam & Mary Nolan. Two sisters & a brother still there.

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Born on Bell Island. Left for Ontario in 1964. Company transfer back to
Nfld in 1985.One of the lucky ones.

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Born and raised on Bell Island. Daughter of Veronica and Walter Norcott. Left in 1965.

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My father, Robert Norman, lived on Bell Island until he was 17 yrs old. My grandfather (William Norman) worked in the mines and was a firefighter before his death in 1959. Anyone still there who remembers the Norman clan?

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born 1958 moved 1963 to Baie Verte, son of Andy and Mary (Fitzgerald)

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born and raised there left in 1963

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born and raised there,left in 1962

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Was born in nfld, dad is Luke Normore,he's the son of Luke Normore and
the wonderful Effie Nosworthy

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Daughter of Joe and Joan (Delahunty) Normore. Joe, Joan and Dwayne are also in Grande Prairie

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Hometown

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Lived on Bell until i was 15. Son of Don & Caroline Normore. Grandparents are Sam & Katie Bickford

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lived on bell island for 8 yrs

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the son of wanda noseworthy and the brother of wanda noseworthy adn teri noseworthy

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Born to Doris & Wilson Noseworthy. Joined the CF and left Bell Island Aug 1981.

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Mother-Paula (Coppin)Noseworthy, Father-Jerry. Brother-Paul. Lived on # 2 Road. Left in May of 1999 to pursue an acting career.

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Son of Jerry and Paula, 1 Brother-Karl. Currently working as Inventory Manager at a Halifax and area building material company.

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Born

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From West Mines, left in the 60`s. going back in the summer / 05 hope to see some familiar face, and maybe a trip down memory lane drop me a line.love to hear from ya

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i was born and raised on the island.it will always be home.

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Born on the green left in 1964

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Wish all my Island Friends nothing but the best in 2010
Left the island 1960 for the R C A S C.
Have returned several times in past couple of Years. Lot of Great Memories there

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nee-Cahill
Husband Dick / Mom to Rick, Jeff and Greg

Name:     clarence o brien
Email:    cp.obrien@hotmail.com
Residing: Toronto

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Live in Scotia# 1 and left home in 1966.
I just posted a song I wrote about growing up on Bell Island. You can check it out at.
http://www.youtube.com/user/cpob111?feature=mhsn#p/f

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born at east#1, left in 1969, went to St. Augustines, my father was Leslie Meadus and my mother is Marlene(Rees)Meadus. Would love to hear from old friends or some relatives.

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Resident of Bell Island, Move to Ontario in 1999...Lived on Lance Cove Rd.

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Parents are Gerald Power and Patricia Kent

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Son of Thomas and Margret O'Brien (Kavanagh) and Daughter of John and Elizabeth Young (Shea), Left Bellisland in 1960 and have been living in Cambridge ever since! E-mail of Granddaughter Ashley.

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my parents were joseph bartlett/alicia sweeney

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son of Thomas&Margret O'Brien {Kavanaugh}Left Bell Island in 1966 been living in cambridge ever since

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Daughter of Fred and Helen O,Brien
Sister Mary Hurley still living
on Bell Island

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born 1954 on the green, father james, mother mildred, 3 bros.buck, pat and jim,
5 sisters, judy, mary, bernice, linda and joan. Left HOME FEB. 29, 1964. Have
been back 3 times, last in winter 1980. Would love to live out the rest of my
life there. Best Friend, Lorne Hussey lives in Lance Cove with wife Shirley, the
kids may have moved away by now, Erin to Galt, Ian ???, love to all, write when
you can. Peace...

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Born and raised on Bell Island. Father, Fred O'brien, sr...and sister, Mrs. Mary Hurley, still residing there.

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Granddaughter of the late ANGIE & SHIRLEY CURNEW, DAUGHTER of MOUSE KEELS & JUDY O'BRIEN.REAL FATHERS NAME IS GARY O'BRIEN

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Daughter of Fred and Helen O,Brien
sister Mary still living on Bell Island

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Born on the Green Bell Island on April 6, 1953. Father Thomas Mother Doris
(Boone)

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greener

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Son of RoseMarie Davis & Gerold ( Jerry )O'Keefe My Two sisters were Born on Bellisland , Rosemary & Frances.

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Born there, visits every year. Summer home in Trinity Bay. Winters in Florida

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just wanted to say hi to everyone down there i miss the island alot left in 88 if anyone remembers me i would like to hear from them.

Name: Rennie O'Neill
Email: strain@sprint.ca
Residing: cambridge ont
Date: 2/9/00

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former rsident

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We were residents there for 20 years....its our home

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I was born on the Island and left for Toronto in 1965.I have Great memories of my life --back then.

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Son Of Mary&Rhody O'Toole,West Mines.Left The Island In 1967, Was Back In 1983
With The Wabana Selects Softball Team. Had A Great Time. Hey Boys!

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left a long time ago,have twin sister[lorraine o'day& brothers chris/bernard living there.along with uncle&aunts.

Name: richard parsley
Email Address: richardparsley@hotmail.ca
Now Residing In: brockville on
Island Affiliation : born and raised brothers and sister still on the island

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LEFT BELL ISLAND 1961 SON OF RICHARD AND ANNIE PARSONS FROM FRESHWATER LOVE TO
HEAR FROM OLD FRIEND AND RELATIVES

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Born and raised in Freshwater, left the island 1967 . Still get to visit from time to time

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Borned and raised.Great site,like to check in once in a while.

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doing a family tree parents are Larry Parsons of Lance Cove and Ruby Parsons (Mercer who died in 1972) lived on Bell Island until 1966

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Born and raised

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born 1935 and raised in Freshwater,parents Annie and Richard left the island in
1958

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Born Freshwater, Bell Island. Moved to Ontario in 1962. Check out my web site:-
www.supernewf.piczo.com. Sign my Guestbook.

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Born on Bell Island, moved to St. Phillips in '66 when Dad (Roland Parsons) lost his job in the mines. Moved to Alberta in 1978.

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left Nfld. 1962 was married to Phil Rideout

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I,m the daughter of Walter and Beatrice Bickford from Lance Cove.I would like to hear from old friends.

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Parents Mel& violet Parsons grew up on the island, left in 1962, Have sister Renee also residing in Kitchener

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My father, Alonzo Parsons, was a Miner in the Ore mines and a respected member of the Lodge.

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born and raised

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born and raised left in 1988 left Nfld 1997

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left in 1967 father larry parsons mother ruby(mercer)

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From the valley,wife from freshwater

Name:     Jeanette Kwiatkowski (Parsons)
Email:    wheezie24@gmail.com
Residing: Kitchener, Ontario

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Parents are Leslie(Melrose)& Violet Parsons, Have  sister Renee also Residing in Kitchener
 

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ted and eve parsons

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I am the son of George H. & Lillian Parsons from Freshwater. I left the rock at 2yrs of age with my parents in 1956. I vacationed with my parents in 1989 to Bell Island. I have many photos and memories of my Birthplace.

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West Mines

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My Greatgreatgrandfather, name Joseph Parsons 1807, then Joseph Jr. then Robert Parsons married Elizabeth Rees. I have a CD with nearly 1700 desendents. We are having a reunion Aug4th/07 in Clay, New York, USA anyone of the Parsons decendents can contact me via the email address above if interested and would like more information..

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Both born on Bell Island, left in 1964. Parents:Brendan and Margaret Pearle. Gearld and Lyda Pynn. Two daughters and three granddaughters.

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Daughter of Sharon Peckham and Doug Pynn.

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Born and raised...left in 1977 for Ont. If I could, I'd do it all over again.

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son of alfred and daphne (ryan)peddle my parents left the island in 1967 they now live in Barre, MA, USA

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Born there.

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son to Don and Ann(Kavanagh) Brother to Todd,Tom,Donnie and Lisa.Lived
on the east end. Left in '95.

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Born 1950 and raised there to James and Mary Peddle left in 1968 to find work

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I was born and raised there until I was 12, when we all moved away. My folks, Alex and Rose Peddle, still live in Nfld (Lewisporte),
but I kind of drifted off to the mainland. I am hoping to touch base with old friends (if they remember me).

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Married name - FitzPatrick. I am married to Wayne FitzPatrick. We were both born & raised on Bell Island. Still visit often. Graduated '74

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BORN THERE

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My dad Bob Peddle grew up on Bell Island

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My dad Fred Peddle was born on the Island :)

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Born 1942, lived on Scotia Ridge, attended and taught at Jackson Memorial

Name: Verna Penney (nee Reynolds)
Email: vpenney@nf.sympatico.ca
Residing: Paradise, NL

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Born 1945, lived on Mercer Street, attended and taught at Jackson Memorial

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grew up on bell island

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I was born and raised there, been living off the rock for 7 years now. I still visit all the time.

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Parents Ron &Rose Penny grew up on Tucker St.

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Born there 1930 joined Navy 1949

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Born and raised on the beautiful rock.My father was Howard and my mother was Alice. I still have a brother George living there.

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I am the daughter of Vivian McDougall(nee Hann)My grandparents are Florence and Lewis Hann.I have sisters that i have not met and would love to meet or talk to them.If any relatives recieve this PLEASE drop me a line .Ive been searching for awhile,and would like to know what you look like

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former student Immaculate Conception Academy; lived on "Wall Street" by the skating rink in 1956, then moved to the "Staff House," behind the Southeys. Looking for old friends, including, but not limited to: Martha Locke, Lucy or Dan Fowler, Eileen Byrne & family, Bill Clarke or his twin, Bob, and family. Many thanks to Patrick Hearn, who provided me with the information for this site and is helping me get in touch with his sister Verna.

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Lived there from 1968 to 1981, as my father was an instructor at the DVS. I attended and graduated from St. Boniface RHS in 1974.

Name:     Rosalind (Reardon) Pinsent
Email:    rl.pinsent@eastlink.ca
Residing: Bellevue

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Bell Island is my childhood home.  I loved and continue to love my home.  Daughter of Sadie and Thomas Reardon, I grew up in such a free and fun filled place that marvelous memories are everywhere !  

Name: Sam Pinsent
Email: nosbod@home.com
Residing: FtMcMurray Alberta
Date: 3/19/00

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Was my home until 1985

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Went to St. Boniface, left Bell Island in 1978, would love to hear from old friends, and school mates.

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was born and raised there... from the west mines area...love to hear from anyone
who might know me ....THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE BELL ISLAND....WE ALL HAVE A COMMON
BOND THERE IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER

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Born & raised on Island. Left in 1957.Parents & all siblings deceased.

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born and raised. would to hear from anyone .....:):)

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born there...anyone who knows me please send a note...

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Born and raised on bell Island. Mother Mildred Pitts(Skanes)Father Syd Conran

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Born on Bell ISLAND - Parents PETER & MARTHA PITTS

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Born and raised in Freshwater.

Name: Paul Pitts
Email: pitts@camosun.bc.ca
Residing: Victoria, B.C.
Date: 2/28/00

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Born on Bell Island 1961 to Granville and Elaine Pitts (nee Tucker)

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Born & Raised there

Name: Randy Pitts
Email: blackbeard72@hotmail.com
Residing: Cambridge, Ont.
Date: 8/18/00

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Lived there until 1971

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My father, Leo Lawrence Poole, lived there circa 1921 to 1935 (aged 3yrs to
13yrs) with a family named Sweeney. I met one of them when we visited the
island following my graduation from the General Hospital Nursing School in
1965. Is there anybody still there who knows of my father?

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I was born on Bell Island, My parents are Hayward and Hazel.I left B.I. in '73 to live in Long Pond.Married in '83 and left N.L. for Ont.,where I have resided ever since. My husband and I have a daugther who is 14. I would love to hear from any of my St. Augustines/St.Boniface school classmates who remembers me.

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Grow up on the green,moved to Holyrood after the mines closed.Now maried and living in winnipeg.I have many a found memories of the island and still miss it and all my friends i grew up with.

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I was born on Bell Island, the Front. Am part of the Power clan on Murpshy's Lane.

Name: Colleen Power
Email: m_l17@excite.com
Residing: Toronto
Date: 3/3/00

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born on bell island

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Mary Murphy,Leo Power

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born and raised. Son of Jean Power Quigley's Line

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Former Resident

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Former Resident,lived on Martins Rd.on the Front. Son of the late Richard Power and Kathleen Power(Lahey). Brothers Walter, Fergus,Richard,Brian. Sisters Elanor,Clara,Ann,Rosalita,Marilyn.

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Resident

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Born and raised on West Mines.My parents are Mac and Mary Sheppard.Married Gerry Power from Buchans. Have two beautiful children, Keegan and Kendra.

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My parents are Wink and Carmel Power.

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I would like to here from some off the guy's that went to St kevin's from 1957 to 59.. I left the rock 42 yrs ago and i have been back once in 1995 . The island is so small , i could remember walking around the island many times as a kid and it always seemed so larg. Anyone who walked it know's what i mean . i love visiting the web sight a lot of nice pictures! I lived at the front of the Island on murphy's lane... mike

Name: Mary Power (Walsh)
Email: rcp2@junction.net
Residing: Vernon, B.C.
Date: 1/8/00

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Daughter of Bass and Bess Walsh from Quigley's Line. Left home in 1960. Would love to hear from any old friends and/or from the class of 1954 - Immaculate Conception school.

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Born on Bell Island son of Matthew Power & Isobel Saunders

Born at home at the front 1947 april 4. Son of James F.Power & Kathleen(Myers)Power
who was born at Chapels Cove CB.Went to school at St. Edwards Academy grs.1-6, St. Kevin's grs.7-11, Brother Rice ,St.John's gr. 12.Graduated from MUN 1973.Moved to Van.1974.

Have been back to visit a number of times. Usually with brothers and sisters.Last time back 2009. Went to "Graveyard Mass"on town square and had fish&chips at Dick's on the beach. My outstanding memory is the long summers that went on forever. I was a weird kid who actually liked school.

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Born and raise at The Front. daughter of Matthew Power and Isabel (Saunders) Power
Attended St. Michaels and went on to Holy Heart of Mary in Town to complete High School.
I would like to make contact with Neil Hamilton, now living and working in St. Johns. Attended St. Kevins with my brother Mike. Anyone knowing Neil, please contact me.

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Born and raised on Bell Island, parents still live there.

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Born & raised on the GREEN....
Miss you all, hope

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Son of matthew and Isabel Power of Murphy's Lane, The front,Bell Island.

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Born and raised in West Mines. Son of Pat and Eileen. 2nd e-mail is ty@castle.on.ca

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Born on Bell Island 1966
Son of Cecil & Marjorie Puddester
Nephew of Don & Sarha Parsons

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Born on Bell island Aug.27/1939

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Born on Bell Island, father Gord Sr., Mother Helen.

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I LEFT HOME IN 88, ONLY BEEN BACK ONCE BUT LOOKING FORWARD TO GOING BACK
AGAIN.
JUST WANTED TO SAY HI TO ALL BELL ISLANDERS.
FEEL FREE TO DROP A LINE ANYTIME.
I LOVE THE SITE, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK REG.

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Lived on Scotia Ridge. Daughter of James Purcell and Martha Bickford. Need info on family background for medical reasons. Any information would be greatly appreciated. This is a great site.

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parents are pat and marilyn purcell.

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Born and raised there son of Bill Purcell and Marlene Singleton. No matter where I move no place is like home more THAN home.

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Born West mines Bell island NFLD. Heading back to live march 2010, see ya then.

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graduated in 1988 from st.michael's. daughter of bill and lucy purcell
on the ridge. feel free to send me a message

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Lived on West Mines, Son of Albert and Edith Purchase. Attended high school at St. Boniface. Love to hear from friends from the past.

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farther is tom&motheris marie clarke family members are valerie,tom,david,shirley,derrick ileft home in 1986 i have two kids nicole&gordon reid myhusbands bill gorman from the green son of maurice&jean would like to here from those who new us i am left HOME in 1986 it is almost time to return back to live ps thanks guys for islanders adrift because i been adrift since i left home.

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Son of Clayton and Loretta(Butler) Pynn. Moved off the Island in 1980.

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Name: edgar pynn
Email: newf@colosseum.com
Residing: t.o. ontario
Date: 2/14/00

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